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Rachel L. Berger ,

MD, FACC
  • General Cardiology
  • Nuclear Cardiology
  • Women's Heart Health

Rachel L. Berger specializes in general and nuclear cardiology as well as echocardiography, and women’s heart health. She is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, echocardiography and internal medicine and is a diplomate in the American Board of Internal Medicine. “I have always had a particular interest in women’s heart health since it is frequently not recognized as a major health problem,” she said. “I try to spend time in the office and in the community educating women about ways to live heart healthy lives and how all my patients can prevent heart disease and better understand what they can do to take an active role in improving their health.”

Dr. Berger earned her medical degree from the University of Rochester (NY) and pursued her residency in internal medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. She then completeded her fellowship in cardiology at New York University Medical Center.

In her free time, Dr. Berger enjoys spending time with her husband and three young daughters, as well as hiking, skiing, running and adventure travel.

Credentials

Medical School 

  • University of Rochester

Residency

  • Mount Sinai Hospital | Internal Medicine

Fellowship

  • New York University Medical Center | Cardiovascular Disease

Board Certifications

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Echocardiography
  • Internal Medicine 

Specialty Areas of Interest

  • General Cardiology
  • Preventive Cardiology
  • Women's Heart Health
  • Echocardiography
  • Nuclear Cardiology 

Professional Associations

  • American College of Cardiology | Fellow
  • American Society of Echocardiography
  • American Medical Association

Recognitions

  • Super Doctor | Washington Post Magazine
  • Top Doctor | Washingtonian Magazine
  • Top Doctor | Northern Virginia Magazine

Hospital Affiliations

  • Virginia Hospital Center
  • Inova Fairfax Hospital 
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“I try to spend time in the office and in the community educating women about ways to live heart healthy lives and how all my patients can prevent heart disease and better understand what they can do to take an active role in improving their health."

- Dr. Rachel L. Berger